Parents of PYP4 and PYP5 students recently joined a workshop led by our School Counselor Sofia Prezzamà, exploring what it really means to support children as they enter pre-adolescence.
Together, we looked at the changes happening during this phase: from the developing brain and emotional ups and downs, to the growing importance of friendships and body awareness. Rather than seeing these behaviours as just “difficult,” parents were invited to understand them as part of a natural and important stage of growth.
The workshop offered practical strategies to support children at home, focusing on connection, communication, and emotional support. Parents explored how validation and co-regulation can help children feel understood and safe, creating the conditions for learning and growth.
A key takeaway from the session was simple but powerful: as children move toward greater independence, staying connected remains essential. Pre-adolescence is not something to fix, but a phase to navigate together.
This is the link of the presentation shared during the meeting.
Thank you!
